In a letter to Justin Driscoll, president and CEO of the New York Power Authority (NYPA), members of the Assembly Minority Conference called for the immediate disclosure of any subsidies from the ReCharge New York program providing discounted electricity...

“Twenty-five years ago, our lives were forever changed. On Sept. 11, 2001, our nation endured unimaginable tragedy, heartbreak and destruction. Yet, during one of our nation’s darkest times, we also witnessed profound unity, bravery, extraordinary...

“Today, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation—America’s Semiquincentennial. On this day in 1776, thirteen colonies formally declared their independence from Great Britain, and a new, sovereign nation was born. The United States is the...

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted his eighth annual “There Ought to Be a Law” ceremony on Monday, June 22 at Mineola High School, where he recognized 30 semi-finalists selected from 553 entries submitted by fifth-grade students...

"On Memorial Day, we remember the countless brave men and women who laid down their lives so we could be free. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. Today we pause to remember their extraordinary sacrifice and keep in our thoughts...

“Today the Legislature passed a 10th budget extender. Another extender is the only budget certainty New Yorkers have.The governor announced a ‘general agreement’ on a $268 billion state budget, an eye-popping $14 billion increase over last year....

“It’s May the 4th. A long time ago, in a political environment far, far away, lawmakers were slightly more capable of on-time budgets. But nine extenders into a broken process, New Yorkers are still waiting for what will be the latest budget since...

In a letter to the governor, members of the Assembly Minority Conference urged the administration to grant a pardon to former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran following his recent conviction and sentencing.Minority lawmakers urged the governor to exercise her...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) proudly introduced Father Louis Cona on the Assembly Floor. Father Cona’s opened today’s legislative proceedings in the Assembly with a prayer. Before entering the seminary, Fr. Cona interned...

“NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller’s murder was a devastating loss for his family, the law enforcement community and all New Yorkers who support the men and women who protect us. Today's verdict is a disappointing outcome, compounding the pain of a tragedy...